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Re: Mechanic recommendations?? - Portland,OR
Historical mailing list - Ed McMullin
Mon, 24 Apr 95 10:42:00 PDT
...OK, he agrees to repair it. My new German cam is broken into 3 pieces, two pistons/cylinders are destroyed, the case is ruined...
Re: URGENT: A/C dryer O-ring size
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 6 Jul 2018 19:36:54 +0200
...So hose repaired, new compressor, new drier, new expansion valve (old one was greasy when I installed years ago) and blowing out the system...
Re: 2.2 engine hiccups at 3300 rpm
Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
Wed, 6 Sep 2017 06:14:11 -0400
...This the first time this happened Tried 3 times any finally got the usual power to it and it started as usual. New ignition...
On Crossing Your T's
Historical mailing list - PSavage
Fri, 25 Aug 2000 07:27:22 -0700
...Suddenly: > > loud whooshing sound & a sheet of gasoline poured > > down, flooding two bays of > > the service station. The attendants closed the > > station off with...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:05:06 -0700
...You > need > to get it properly repaired before you burn it up an make it > non-rebuildable. Hopefully you didn't buy that vehicle...
Re: Changes @ Volks-Motorsports and pice info.
Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
Thu, 10 Sep 1998 07:44:09 -0700
i will vouch for the integrity of both the parts and service that volks-motorsports (kyle) provide. my '72 westy, all 3 of my...
Westfalia Touring Club (proposal)
Historical mailing list - zolo
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 12:09:26 -0800
...Not giving us more service than what a pair of shoe would. Here we have no real respect of a car the way it...
Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 02:17:09 +0000
...they don't really remember too much about what it cost for the repair .. what they notice FOR SURE is when the repair doesn...
Re: finding crack in Amsterdam, part 2
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 24 May 2016 07:59:51 +0000
...breakdowns are the times you remember the most about a trip in a VW Van.Good luck on your repair journey-Robert1982 Westfalia From...
Re: lutch shutter, vibration, shaking -
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:17:51 -0800
...I know it won't hurt anything unless I keep doing it too many times. I will do it when the flywheel isn't...
Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:11:10 -0800
...Igntion switches of vanagons are always suspect- an underbuilt part that gets many years service on it, and can cause weird problems. Scott www...
Re: Part out or Sell - your opinions
Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:47:16 -0500
...FAMILY: Times New Roman; COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); FONT-SIZE: 16px"><DIV> Always a shame to completely remove from service for all...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Ryan
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:50:31 -0400
...Engine repair or replacement? > Jake, > > Don't knock it until you try it... that "Head Gasket in a Can" got me > 50,000 > miles...
Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint. - about alignment shops
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sat, 10 May 2008 16:18:54 -0700
...some whole other Hairy Demon repair need surfaces. If they don't get my commitment to true service, value, honesty and integrity, they don...
Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:39:42 -0500
...Resulting-From-Negligent-Repairs&id=2675550 >> State licensed technicians of ANY kind, who are taking $$ in exchange for >> their services, are always held liable...
Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:47:07 -0500
...Allot of times the blinker will flash fast if a bulb is burned out. Bulbs die all the time. I've had new out...
Re: Wasserboxer Reputation . long
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:09:26 -0800
...I repaired the wiper on the sender and put it back in service. It had exhaust work. At 120,000 the engine was not...
Re: DM Brakes
Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
Sat, 16 Oct 1999 19:44:54 -0700
...the garage baby that get's driven a few times per year and a service vehicle that does 200 miles a day in suburban...
Re: Exaust
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 15 Jan 2004 06:44:46 -0500
...Then drill out the broken bolts & studs, fit helicoil thread repair inserts to all eight locations then use stainless steel bolts of the proper...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:53:50 -0400
...I was skeptical myself, and maybe the BMW was a better candidate for this repair than a WBX... but I was sure pleased to...
Re: 82 with hot start problem (long saga)
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:10:48 -0800
Laura- this problem only happens when the engine is hot? What does the repair order say- I'm trying to find out what the...
Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 09:44:41 -0400
...XYZ shop and he doesn't have a library > of older books , or doesn't subscribe to a internet Mitchell's service > he won...
Re: Roadside service
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 3 Mar 2015 11:11:25 -0800
...Roadside service Almost all insurance policies will only cover Blue Book (or NADA, depending on the company) value for a totaled vehicle. The only...
1985 Westy Price Reduction...
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:56:42 -0800
...but times are tough... We've owned her since 9/1/2002... 109k miles... Gold with white top... Brown & beige interior... No engine/tranny...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:19:25 -0700
...Engine repair or replacement? > > > Jake, >> >> Don't knock it until you try it... that "Head Gasket in a Can" got me >> 50,000 >> miles...
Re: Roadside service
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 3 Mar 2015 11:04:44 -0600
...In the insurance company's corporate mind, it is totaled if repair costs exceed the value the company places on the vehicle. So the...
Re: Canadian mail order vanagon parts????????
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Mon, 2 Apr 2001 09:21:30 -0700
...Customer service is awful, and their "guarantee" is completely worthless. I say this from painful experience. *Repeated* painful experiences, I should add--I must...
Re: Here's the list
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 19 Sep 2004 08:59:21 -0500
...person > propane heater w/ 2-3 ctgs. > rain ponchos > repair kit for canvas, awning & screen > rope, 2 lengths 5/16-3/8" dia. > safety...
Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 23 May 2016 07:25:41 -0500
Roger, as you probably know, I lived in Alaska for many years, and consequently have crossed the USA/Canadian border many times. Requirements for...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:33:22 -0700
...I only paid $1,000 for the car, and expected to put about > the same into the repair. I thought, what the heck, I...
more poor shifting; follow up
Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 07:36:33 -0700
...poor shifting; Help > > We do this repair at least three times a month if it's the thing I'm > thinking it is - Can...
Re: Poor gas Mileage
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 14 Aug 2012 09:09:24 -0500
...times in a row. (once the DMV "messed up" and made me get it smogged > twice during the 2 year period. They (state services...
Re: Roadside service
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 3 Mar 2015 14:17:39 -0600
...Roadside service > > Almost all insurance policies will only cover Blue Book (or NADA, depending on the company) value for a totaled vehicle. The only...
Re: VW Camper Refrig repair
Historical mailing list - IR Student
Wed, 17 Jun 1998 13:04:22 -0700
...I've taken mine out about 10 times and still returns to it's original shape with no problem. There is one small problem...
Re: Hesitation, Running Rich, Stalling
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 06:15:40 EDT
...But, after repairing that wire and checking the continuity of the others the van ran well for a short time and then started the...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:01:28 -0700
...I was > skeptical myself, and maybe the BMW was a better candidate for this repair > than a WBX... but I was sure pleased to...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:55:10 -0400
...You need to get it properly repaired before you burn it up an make it non-rebuildable. Hopefully you didn't buy that vehicle...
Re: Problem with push rod tube seals?
Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
Tue, 28 Jun 2016 11:57:38 -0700
...They are for 'repair' > only...like to replace a tube without removing a head. > > Personally ..I far more trust 'good ol' good used tubes...
Re: Sealant necessary for coolant hoses?
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:52:08 -0800
...I managed to make an emergency repair successfully just short of using some duct tape. I emptied all my spring water bottles to fill...
Re: Border Crossing USA to Canada
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 23 May 2016 06:38:01 -0400
Crossing the border, Going to Canada has been quick and easy for me the last several times. Coming back to the US took much...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Annie
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:07:31 -0700
...Some of these repairs will require down > time. > > If you have not already done so, one of the best investments you can make > is...
Re: Shifter Problem
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 13 May 2009 21:06:15 -0400
...will tell you - that repair made a huge difference in the ease of >>>>> shifting. >>>>> >>>>> Upcoming items for service or repair are: >>>>> >>>>> 1) Replace Power...
Re: Westfalia Touring Club (proposal)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 14:46:13 -0800
...Not giving us more service than what a pair of shoe would. Here we have no real respect of a car the way it...
Apology to List...especially the Mechanics
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:03:26 -0700
...I'm definitely a proponent of keeping ahead of the game on the vehicle, and would rather do repairs here in town than a...
Re: ok where did I go wrong on my half axle 1984 vanagon powell river bc Canada
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:38:51 -0700
...You don't need to touch the big nut on the wheel flange to > service the CV joints so don't worry about that...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:44:36 -0400
...I was >> skeptical myself, and maybe the BMW was a better candidate for this >> repair >> than a WBX... but I was sure pleased to...
Re: AC Removal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 28 Jun 2014 11:28:26 -0400
...The 87 and later units work well even running R134A if repaired and charged correctly. Properly service they should not require much maintenance. They...
Re: Setting E-brake causes adjuster to adjust? Hot Drums.
Historical mailing list - Scott
Fri, 20 May 2016 12:06:19 -1000
...first ...I have never seen anything wrong with a used one ...( on a hundred vanagon rear brake repair jobs ) ...heck, if was hired to...
Re: what would you take on a 3,500 road trip?
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Fri, 20 Mar 1998 15:31:30 EST
...I used the phone several times on the cross country jaunt to make personal calls as well. And only once I couldn't get...
Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:51:43 -0700
...It's a WORLD > engine. > > > Easy to Service and Repair the power pack. Parts are available & cost much > less than Van parts. > > > Tune Up...
Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 01:47:51 -0600
...The Air Cooled and Water Cooled VW engines are well documented but it still forces us to specialized shops for simple repairs. Survival of...
Re: A/C
Historical mailing list - Richard Koller
Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:55:53 -0400
...Legal and environmental stuff aside, with a set > of service gauges and a vacuum pump you will be able to diagnose properly > fil the...
Re: More Fun with UPS
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Fri, 5 May 2006 13:18:06 +0000
...I got a random call from UPS Customer Satisfaction last night. "How is your UPS account working out? Are you happy with the service...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - M. Jade
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 17:41:03 -0700
...You > need > to get it properly repaired before you burn it up an make it > non-rebuildable. Hopefully you didn't buy that vehicle...
Re: Engine Interrupted. Any Ideas, Please?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:42:17 -0700
...All seems good, but >> the problem persists. >> >> Now it turns out that my great vanagon repair guy (Ed @ the Bug Shop in >> Delta, BC...
Re: Transmission slippage - help!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:23:50 -0700
...glad to hear you invested wisely in your vanagon by getting some good service and repairs done. would have to say the miles are...
Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
Historical mailing list - Richard Green
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:47:14 -0500
...Dealers don't "repair" anything. Instead, the > Service Dept. replaces faulty modules. It's the same way in the > computer industry, it's just...
Re: Engine repair or replacement?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:38:09 -0700
...I was >>> skeptical myself, and maybe the BMW was a better candidate for this >>> repair >>> than a WBX... but I was sure pleased to...
Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:21:41 -0700
...Resulting-From-Negligent-Repairs&id=2675550 > State licensed technicians of ANY kind, who are taking $$ in exchange for > their services, are always held liable...
Re: Heads-Up - Potential Odometer Fraud
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Fri, 22 May 2020 19:54:25 -0700
...You’ll get something back but never what you’ll put into them and that has been covered a number of times on this...